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Top tips for Pokemon Go in Glasgow

Capture water based Pokemon along the Clyde including Gyarados and Dratini. Why waste time catching 400 Magikarp?

You'll be more likely to find water Pokemon next to bodies of water so take a stroll up and down the Clydeside for a higher chance of seeing Dratini, Magikarp and Staryu

Pokemon at the Clyde

Grass Pokemon are more commonly found in parks and if you head out in the evening you are more likely to see Nocturnal Pokemon like Ghastly.

The Gym in the middle of Tradeston Bridge is a nightmare as you have to literally be in the middle of the bridge for it to register so if you see any shifty people hanging about on the bridge that's why.

Watch out for Lure spots in Glasgow City Centre. Lures are like Kelis' milkshake. It brings all the Pokemon to the bar.

Pokemon at East Kilbride station

You add a Lure to an already existing Pokestop. If you see a Pokestop glowing purple then there is an active lure on it. A lure draws Pokemon to that point. There's been a lot springing up in the city centre recently.

Map of Pokestops and Gyms in Glasgow

Ultimate how to

Use incense around a Lure spot for an added oomf. Pair this with a Lucky Egg (found from Pokestops) to gain double XP for 30 minutes.

This game will drain your battery. Make sure you charge up before heading out.

If you've forgotten to there's a battery saving option in the game settings or you can turn off the augmented reality setting.

You can pick Pikachu as your starter Pokemon! Just ignore the three on offer and keep walking.

The three starter Pokemon will follow you but just stay strong.

Eventually you'll be presented a fourth option - Pikachu! Keep the app open or it won't track your walks

Trying to hatch an egg or two? Keep the app open or your steps won't count for anything. Especially devastating if you find this out at the end of a 5K walk. Any speed above 15mph isn't tracked by the app - so don't think driving up and down the M8 will help you hatch those eggs. Bike - yes. Car - no.

How to get Pokemon Go

Like any other app or game, Pokemon Go is available to download either in the Google Play store or in Apple's App Store.

You can find the app by searching for it or navigating to the current charts where it is sure to be somewhere near the top.

The app is free to download, although there are in-app purchases such as 'lures' which attract Pokémon to you.